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Having lights in an emergency situation, whether short term or long term is a very important component in your emergency preparedness plans. But good quality candles can become quite expensive, and they are not usually a renewable item out of your home unless you are knowledgable in wax making and have the proper supplies. And batteries for small lights run out quickly. Because of this, it is important to have some alternatives of how to make your own lights using items around the house.
Before we dive into the core of the discussion, it is important to note that it is important to have larger light supplies like the Dietz Tornado Lantern or other similar lanterns that use kerosene. Just stay away from the cheap Walmart versions. They don't work very well and are very cheaply made. Aladdin lights are also very useful and highly recommended. Aladdin lights revolutionized the light industry in the early 1800's and put out as much light as a 60 watt light bulb. They are extremely efficient as well. It is easy to store kerosene for these lanterns for a long time and don't have the same risk as storing gasoline. Extra wicks are also easy to store. These lamps are very efficient (the good quality ones) and recommended in addition to the candles we'll be discussing in this post.
That being said, it is always a great idea to have other light sources when the lantern needs to stay in the main living area. The Crisco & Olive Oil Candles are great for areas like the bathroom, bedrooms, etc where light is needed, but a full lantern is either unnecessary or just unavailable. The bathroom, for instance, is good to have a small candle in throughout the night during a blackout, particularly if you have children. Just a little light is all that is needed. And having a tiny "night light" candle in the children's sleeping area (in a safe place), can turn a possibly scary situation for them into a more secure environment, emotionally. Light always brings comfort.
Crisco Candle
First of all is the Crisco Candle, which I dub the "Lard Light". It is a very simple candle that can burn brightly for a very long time with very little materials.
All that is needed is:
- Cotton string (I use a strand from a new cotton mop head)
- Pint or quart sized canning jar (or pretty much any jar really)
- Crisco or other lard type of cooking grease (or animal fat)
Next, simply scoop the Crisco into the jar, carefully eliminating any air gaps by packing it in with a butter knife or spoon. Once it has been packed in, take the handle part of the butter knife and run the sting down the length of the knife toward the handle, over the end, and back up the other side. This only works if the end of the knife handle is flat, not pointed. If it is pointed, find something flat that the string will stay put with while holding it.
Then simply shove the knife down into the center of the jar filled with Crisco, all the way to the bottom. Then slowly let go of the string with your other hand and carefully pull the knife out. If you'd done it right, the string is now stuck in the middle of the jar with the end protruding out the top (two ends actually). The thicker the stand of cotton string, the brighter the light and quicker the Crisco burns up.
Now carefully use the butter knife again to pack in some more Crisco, usually on the edge of the jar, pushing the Crisco over to fill in the gap made by the knife that was used to put the string in. Doing so will leave the jar of Crisco completely filled with the lard, with the string poking out the top.
Cut the string down to about 1/3" or so protruding out the top. Rub some Crisco on the wick. The candle is now ready. When you use the candle, if the wick is too saturated with Crisco it may have a hard time lighting. If that happens, just dry off the wick a little with a paper towel and then it should light right up.
Olive Oil Candle
Next is the Olive Oil candle. Actually, any type of cooking oil can be used (vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, etc). And both new and rancid oil will work (never throw out old, expired oil again!).
For the Olive Oil candle, I like to use shorter bottles that were used for various food items that may normally be discarded. Whatever you have will work and various sizes can be used. Personally, I always use 2 different bottles. One of them a taller one to store the wicks, wire and oil. The other to use for the actual, short candle. Both can be used, but one serves as the candle and storage case for the components.
To make a cooking oil lamp (Olive Oil Lamp), you'll need the following:
- Cotton string (I use a strand from a new cotton mop head)
- Glass jar (various sizes work, but shorter is better)
- Bailing wire (or similar wire that is fairly strong and also bendable)
- Cooking oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, etc - can be new or rancid)
First, you'll want to make the wick holder using the bailing wire. With one end, make several small wraps around the cotton string to hold it in place, but also loose enough that you can pull the wick up as it burns down. Every once in a while you'll want to trim the wick to keep smoke at a minimum. After making a few loops around the wick, make some more wider loops spiraling downward. Make enough loops that allow you to have the wire sit firmly on the bottom of the jar and spiraled up so the wick sits just over the oil level.
Have an extra 6" or so of wick that sits in the middle of the spiraled wire for soaking up oil and also for when you need to pull up the wick after burning or cutting some.
Next, just put the wire and wick in a jar, fill up to just under the wick and allow it to soak it up. Light it and enjoy. To put out the flame, just dip the flame into the oil and it will go out. This eliminates smoke that is usually a result of blowing out the flame.
To store the wick and wire, I use 2 jars. One larger jar to store the wicks and oil and a smaller one to use as one of the candles when ready. Make several for yourself and teach others how to make them as well. They are simple, inexpensive and so easy that any can do it!
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Quick recipe for today! I haven't been able to write anything recently, either due to lack of time or inspiration. My summer chemistry course has ended and my only commitment at the moment is work so hopefully I will be able to create more content. But for now I want to share a granola recipe I created a few weeks back!
During the school year when I had class at 8 or 9am I would usually leave my house by 7:30 to get there on time. At that time in the morning, I'm not that hungry but I know that once I get to class my stomach will start rumbling like a thundercloud. Granola is the best (and yummiest) solution possible. Put in a jar with plain yogurt and some fruit it's the best breakfast that actually keeps me full until the afternoon.
My granola recipes change each time I make a batch but I always stick to whole rolled oats, a syrup, and raisins as a base. Usually I throw whatever I have on hand into a bowl but recently I have been wanting to create a specific favour combination. Thanks to this post by Pale Lily, I found out how to make it form little bunches! The addition of sugar and letting the granola cool completely allows it to form those wonderful little clusters. The inspiration here were the dried apricots, imported from Afghanistan, that I bought at a Persian market! They're not sweetened so they retain their pure, delicious, apricot-y flavour. Mixed with pecans and honey, this made for a seriously delicious breakfast option. Or lunch, or dinner... I'm not picky.
- 2 cups organic whole rolled oats
- raw pecans
- dried unsweetened apricots
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
- cinnamon
- 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
- Preheat oven to 300°C and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. Before mixing, lightly chop the pecans and slice the apricots into strips. In a large bowl combine oats, pecans, apricots, cinnamon and sugar.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the oil and honey until lightly combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix so that the dry ingredients are coated in sugar/oil.
- Spread the granola mixture on the baking tray around 1cm thick. Press granola down flat. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until oats start to brown. Remove the tray and turn the granola so the underside can be properly cooked as well. Press down in the tray again, turn the oven down to 250°, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, turn off the oven and leave granola inside. This will give it a chance to dry and crisp together. Once fully cooled, break granola into small chunks and store in a glass or plastic container. Best served with yogurt and bananas.

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A musical milestone recently occurred for me that I wanted to share with you. The backstory includes traveling to Nashville in 1990 to record my album "The Other Side". At that time I was given a wonderful tour of the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole' Opry, that included a complete backstage tour. The tour included meeting and watching on stage performances by some of the most famous Grand Ole' Opry legends, including Minnie Pearl and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Fast forward "a lifetime", and an invitation came in for me to actually PERFORM on the Grand Ole' Opry stage! My son Jonathan has been a regular on the primetime TV show "Nashville", and has become a frequent performer at the Grand Ole' Opry shows. When Jonathan proposed having me join him on stage the "Opry" said YES, and plans were quickly and quietly set.
We chose a compilation based on the Elvis version of the hymn "Stand By Me" ending with a rousing version of "Glory Glory Hallelujah", the chorus from "Battle Hymn of the Republic". So after some at-home rehearsal, we arrived at the Grand Ole' Opry lot, and entered through the "performers entrance" – in itself an incredible honor!
Next, there was a quick tour of the Opry and then settling in to one of the performers backstage dressing rooms – ironically, the "Little Jimmy Dickens Room" (one of the legendary artists I had met and watched perform at the Grand Ole' Opry back in 1990).
Then came the run through with the Grand Ole' Opry Band and back-up singers, which of course went fabulously (these folks are consummate professionals who also happen to be really nice people!).
Next, it was on to the backstage area to excitedly wait for our turn to perform.
Jonathan was introduced by country music legend Jeannie Seely, and after Jonathan finished a wonderful rendition of a Van Morrison song, he shared with the audience about having first performed on stage at age 8 as part of my concert performances. Jonathan then surprised the audience by inviting me to join him on stage.
The audience provided a really warm welcome as I joined Jonathan, stepping into that "Circle" on the current Grand Ole' Opry stage; that "Circle" being the original floor from the old Ryman Auditorium where so many music legends (including Elvis Presley in 1954) had sung so many great Country and American songs.
The performance went really well! I took the first verse, with Jonathan taking the second, and then both of us singing the triumphal "Glory Glory Hallelujah" chorus together.
The song ended, the crowd cheered, and we embraced; father and son, there on that great stage, as the remarkable event concluded.
So many kind family and friends had prayed that this event would go well, and that perhaps the music and the words might touch someone with the truth that through every part of life, our God will "Stand By Me", and that His love and goodness will be celebrated with songs of "Glory Hallelujah" forever!


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A Pledge to Iraq Veteran Tomas Young
I never met Tomas Young. However, I strongly identify with his story as he and I joined the military for the same reason -- to fight those responsible for 9/11 . However, I was far luckier than Tomas Young as I never had to endure the crippling, and ultimately fatal wounds, he received in Sadr City in 2004. There is no real way for me to put myself in such a situation as it would be surreal to anyone who will never face such hardships. Tomas Young has now reached a point where his pain is too unbearable to continue living. Before he goes, we should all show him a bit of recognition. It is crucial that we let him know that his voice was heard and his message will echo on for long after he is gone.
From what I have read, Tomas Young is a patriotic man who loves the United States. His outrage with the 9/11 attacks motivated him to join the military to pursue the real culprits.
After all, it was our generation's Pearl Harbor. After the attacks, many brave Americans were standing in military recruiting lines ready and eager to seek retribution for their fellow citizens who died on that fateful day. Tomas Young was one of them.
I enlisted for active duty in the U.S. Army in an effort to deploy to Afghanistan and fight those who actually attacked us on 9/11. Like Tomas Young, I found my patriotism used for an unrelated and unnecessary military conflict -- the Iraq War.
In a recent letter written to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, Iraq veteran Young clarifies the misuse of his patriotism.
"I would not be writing this letter if I had been wounded fighting in Afghanistan against those forces that carried out the attacks of 9/11. Had I been wounded there I would still be miserable because of my physical deterioration and imminent death, but I would at least have the comfort of knowing that my injuries were a consequence of my own decision to defend the country I love."
When I returned home from Iraq, I spoke out strongly against the war. I was able to do so without any handicaps or bodily limitations. Tomas Young fought the same fight while being confined to a wheelchair. Even with his extreme physical limitations, Tomas Young was able to convey the true, harsh realities of the Iraq war to the American people.
The power of his message came from his experience, vision, and, sadly, his crippling and now mortal injuries. His testimony is unimpeachable, as he gave his body to a needless agenda-driven war that left most of us concluding 10 years later that the Iraq war was a mistake...
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White is not the right choice for everyone, but I love it and we certainly have lots! I also have some collected pieces that are not white and I'm always keeping an eye out for lovely pieces. The best part for me is that it was all bought very inexpensively. Are you a pattern and color or an all white dinnerware type?
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GAAP requires the following four financial statements: Balance Sheet – statement of financial position at a given point in time. Income Statement – revenues minus expenses for a given time period ending at a specified date. Statement of Owner's Equity – also known as Statement of Retained Earnings or Equity Statement.
A "net worth" statement or "balance sheet" is designed to provide you with a picture of the financial soundness of your business at a specific point in time. Net worth statements are often prepared at the beginning and ending of the accounting period (i.e. January 1), but can be done at any time.
The statement records the assets of the business and their value, and the liabilities or financial claims against the business (i.e. debts). The amount by which the value of the assets exceed the liabilities is the net worth (equity) of the business. The net worth reflects the amount of ownership of the business by the owners.
The formula for computing net worth is
Assets – Liabilities = Net Worth
Likewise, the following formula helps explain the interaction of the elements of the statement.
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This purple Altar Antependia features a large Greek cross with sunburst design embroidered and outlined in gold. Standard dimensions are 30" wide x 60" deep (60" includes a 30" front drop). Can be ordered in custom sizes. Made on the USA.
Abbott Hall's Asbury Parament Series blends the traditional with the contemporary. Two fabrics are used to create the unique look of this set. Cathedral has a textured linen-like look with a modern flair and the Asbury is a rich woven damask fabric. The damask has a self-pattern of crosses. Made in the liturgical colors of green, purple, red, and white complementary to every seasonal occasion, the sets provide a coordinated succession of symbols and styles throughout the church calendar year. Custom made with outstanding hand and machine workmanship, quality materials, and craftsmanship, the Asbury Parament Series pieces are a superior addition to any church.
What is a superfrontal? A superfrontal is the same as a altar frontal with one difference. The fabric that is on top of the altar once the frontal has been hung is typically made of a white linen fabric instead of the same hanging fabric. This is to give the church a less expensive option.
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Pennsylvania Work Comp Lawyer, Michael W. Cardamone, represents injured workers across Pennsylvania, winning and settling millions of dollars in wage loss and medical benefits for his clients every year. In the course below, Michael presents a lecture on Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Settlement, to help educate other lawyers who may not have the experience or knowledge of this complicated area of the law. The general public can also view the presentation without having to pay for CLE credits.
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Whether serving you in the living room, reading nook, bedroom or nursery, this exceptional chairside table brings an unbeatable mix of traditional quality and contemporary design to the home. Every element of this piece is handcrafted from solid wood, promising decade after decade undiminished use and enjoyment, while the rounded edges and thick, smooth tops bring a sense of timeless style to its long-lasting frame. This piece will look every inch as fitting in the home twenty years from now as it does today, providing a lasting home for chairside essentials of all kinds for as long as your family needs. The central drawer brings another dimension of functionality to the piece as a whole.
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Pinecrest Community officials and staff members were recognized last week for earning a perfect score in a federal inspection.
At a ceremony attended by village officials and Pinecrest employees on Friday, Mt. Morris Village President Dan Elsasser presented Pinecrest Director Ferol Labash with a plaque on honoring the facility for its accomplishment.
"This is just outstanding," Elsasser said. "It's quite a monumental task."
Labash said that when the facility had its first federal inspection last spring it was found to be in substantial compliance with federal nursing home regulations – that means not a single citation was issued.
"I'm very proud to say our staff worked so hard we had zero citations," she said. "It's quite an accomplishment."
The plaque reads, "The Village of Mt. Morris hereby recognizes Pinecrest Community for its 'outstanding compliance' with federal and state nursing home regulations."
A team of surveyors from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regional office in Chicago spent four days in March at Pinecrest to conduct a comparative survey.
The team observed resident care, conducted interviews with residents, family members and staff, and reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal standards of care for nursing homes.
Federal surveys are a key CMS oversight tool in ensuring the adequacy of annual state surveys.
Only five percent of nursing homes are surveyed by federal inspectors each year.
That means that out of approximately 1,200 long term care facilities in Illinois, Pinecrest is one of approximately 60 Illinois nursing homes to receive a federal survey this year.
Pinecrest Community and all licensed nursing homes in Illinois are inspected each year during an unannounced visit by a team of surveyors from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
IDPH surveys are conducted to determine compliance with both state and federal nursing home regulations.
This health survey is a significant component of the CMS Five Star Quality Rating.
This rating includes staffing levels, and quality measures in addition to the health survey to determine a star rating from one to five stars.
Pinecrest has held the highest 5-star rating from CMS for a number of years.
Pinecrest Community, which was started in Mt. Morris by the Church of the Brethren in 1893, is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community .
It has grown to a community that serves approximately 175 residents and employs nearly 200 staff.
Pinecrest offers care at all levels including duplex homes for active seniors, independent living apartment homes, intermediate and skilled nursing care, specialized memory care and short-term rehab following an illness, injury or surgery on both an inpatient and out-patient basis.
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More and more people are recognizing just how important environmental conservation is. A big part of this is helping to support areas that are doing things the right way. This can obviously be done through charity. But there's another option that's far more personally rewarding. Eco friendly vacations can help enrich a local economy while also helping them to do the right thing. At the same time, it gives people a chance to really immerse themselves in the beauty of a rich environmental preserve.
For example, Botswana is one of the most popular travel destinations for the ecologically aware tourist. The area features one of the world's largest collections of free roaming elephants. Additionally one can expect to see a wide variety of other species which are rare, to nonexistent, in other areas. Slow moving packs of elephants one day might give way to a sighting of lions in the distance. Even better, trained guides will make sure that it's safe for both the tourists and the animals. Learn more: http://wildark.com/travel/
On the surface, their most visible contribution comes from helping to match ecotourist with destination. However, the most important parts of the company go on below the surface. They're not only helping to encourage ecotourism, they're ensuring it's all done the right way. Part of this is by acting as a partner to various native groups. This helps to ensure that as much profit as possible goes directly to the local economy.
Wild Ark also carefully examines all of the destinations they recommend to clients. It's fairly common for travel destinations to look eco-friendly. However, Wild Ark ensures that a destination actually lives up to the claims. To work with Wild Ark a destination needs to be able to operate in a way that helps to preserve the environment. And they need to do all of that in a way that keeps both people and animals safe. Furthermore, Wild Ark is even able to match up location to someone's particular interests. They're not just making sure that an eco-vacation takes place.


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Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is the go-to place for skiing and it's also where the Food & Wine Magazine's annual festival is held.
Tour a volcanic park or spend the days on the beaches of adults-only resorts throughout Hawaii.
Explore the beauty of Alaska on a narrow-gauge railway through Skagway.
If you love recreation, Lake Mead is the place to be. It's also the home of the Hoover Dam.
The Empire State Building is one of the most remarkable buildings in New York City. It is prominent on the skyline and can provide a number of activities both in the building and around.
When you think of adult activities in New York City, your thoughts should instantly go to Broadway
CityWalk is located in Orlando Florida, directly between Universal Studios and Islands of adventure.
Of all the beaches in the United States, South Beach is one of the most talked about. Fun in the sun, a vibrant nightlife, and more await you in this area of Miami, Florida.
The San Antonio River Walk is a great place to visit when you're looking for adult activities.
Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington offers all sorts of activities and attractions for adults
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Florida Haunters converge on Ocala!
We had a really good turnout for this one, and it was great to see many of my old friends and to meet some new faces as well! I also had the opportunity to introduce Tom to my crazy little haunter family, and I think he'll fit in just fine.... as well as my son's girlfriend who also loves Halloween and wants to help out with the prep this year. I'm really looking forward to the next one!
Here's a few photos from the day:
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- The Frog Queen said...
Nice work everyone!
I finally got to meet Bill at Hauntcon. Great guy - we definitely owe him one :)
- May 10, 2011 at 6:05 PM
- GhoulishCop said...
I attend the NJ/PA M&T group and I gotta say, you Florida guys are...neat! Our group has what can probably be best described as "organized chaos," with sawdust flying, sparks shooting, and copious amounts of alcohol flowing (which really helps juice the sharp tools and incendiary devices we use). Our motto is "safety at some point!" ;>
Looks like you had a good turnout too. How many people usually attend your group events? Was this just a get-together, or are your M&T's always so meticulous? I really like some of the really nice props that were on display!
- May 11, 2011 at 6:10 AM
- Ghostess said...
FQ - Yes, Bill is an awesome guy, we are very lucky to have him in our group!
GC - LOL, NOOO!!! We are usually not so neat and organized, especially if I have anything to do with the organizing... hhahahahah! We do some drinking when the location permits it, this time it was a no-no since we were at the lodge. There was an afterparty though, I heard it was fun, but I had to drive back home that afternoon and missed it.
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Other than a simple hat I don't think that I have ever actually knit something for myself to wear. I have also never knit a shawl. So I thought I would remedy both things and knit myself the Ishbel shawl with some lovely merino wool/tencel blend yarn that Papa had given me for Christmas a couple of years ago.
I quite often find myself choosing earthy browns, rusts, reds, goldens and moss colours for my clothing, so the pale shades of this Ishbel were a bit of a departure for me. But the colours seemed somehow right for an early spring shawl, and with the possibility of us visiting the sea this year I thought the "sand dollar" colourway actually quite perfect. I think it would be a lovely shawl to have on an early summer walk along the New England coast.
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Windows Update in Audit mode on Windows 8.1
Perhaps the easiest way to create a pre staged image of Windows that includes all current updates plus any applications that you may want installed is to use audit mode and the sysprep tool to re-seal the image after you have made your changes.
In this post I won't be talking about how to use audit mode, this post assumes that you already know how to do all of that to manage your staging. This post will however talk about a bit of an "issue" that has cropped up with Audit mode in windows 8.1. The problem is that you cannot actually use Windows Update in Audit mode since WU is now locked out when the OS has not completed OOBE. Supposedly the reason for this is to avoid the machine rebooting for updates during the OOBE experience, which neither myself nor anyone I have discussed this issue with have ever seen happen. For the curious here is the WindowsUpdate.log entry you will see if you try to use WU in audit mode (and realize that it's stuck on checking for updates):
Windows OOBE is still in progress. AU deferring detection.
#WARNING: Failed to find updates with error code 8024a008
OOBE is in progress, so cannot perform Accelerated Install.
Anyway enough babbling and let's get down to it.
Since WU is not usable in Audit Mode, there is another way to get updates from the internet to update your Windows image for deployment. For starters you need to download the following Powershell Module:
After you have downloaded the module, do the following:
1.) Copy the whole module folder (after unzipping) to %WINDIR%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules
2.) Start up PowerShell ISE as admin from admin tools
3.) Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
4.) Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate
5.) Get-WUInstall
6.) The rest should be automated with some prompts
**NOTE: Sometimes setting the execution policy to RemoteSigned doesn't work, so in those cases temporarily set it to unrestricted, and then set it back after you have used the script to install all windows updates.
Anyway I hope this helps some of you who have probably been pulling your hair out over this, hopefully Microsoft will resolve this in the future and not just leave us with some BS excuse as to why this functionality was removed in Windows 8.1.
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Aurora Wings is sponsoring the Outlawz Sketch challenge for the whole month of March.
Aurora Wings will give a prize of $10 worth of digis to our random winner from all of the month's entries.
Here is the sketch for this week.
And here is the card I made for the sketch challenge using We Speak No Evil by Aurora Wings. I used copic markers to color my cute owls image. I left the inside blank to use as a note card.
Hope you will come by the Sketch Challenge and take a look at the inspiration cards by my teammates!! If you click the Sketch Challenge link and aren't a member, you will be asked to JOIN. Please do. We have a total of 8 challenges at the Outlawz! Something for everyone! A Clean and Simple, Greetings, Colour, Twisted Thursday, Paper Ala Mode, our newest challenge, Festive Friday's, and a month long progressive challenge!! Every challenge has its own prizes and there is also an Inlinkz where you have 10 chances to win a prize from our sitewide sponsors!!
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Aurora Wings and the Outlawz Sketch Challenge
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These are the cutest owls and I love that colors you colored them as well has the colors for backing them up. Great card, Darcy. Enjoy the day.ReplyDelete
Adorable Darcy! I love the trio. I have a monkey stamp like this and just adore the image! Your coring is fab! HUgzReplyDelete
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This is me, Andrea Dawn, I am a mother of two and lover of DIY projects, paper crafting, and party planning! I have been keeping busy creating and styling family parties and every event and holiday that I can, and now have continued this love to selling handmade custom party invites & decorations locally! On the blog you will find a mix of my event & party creations, some family fun projects & adventures, and finished off with a little bit of everyday life!
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Radford's Doug Day recently established the NCAA Division I record for three-point shots made and attempted. But last night at UMBC, it was Retrievers guard Skip Saunders who put on a three-point shooting exhibition.
For the second game in a row, Saunders tied a school record with seven three-pointers -- the third time he has done it in his career -- and scored a team-high 26 points, as UMBC held off Radford, 102-98, at the UMBC Fieldhouse.
It was the first win over Radford for UMBC, which had lost to the Highlanders in five previous meetings. The Retrievers (9-13, 6-7 in the Big South) won their second straight, and Radford (12-14, 6-7) lost its second straight.


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With an average audience of more than 1,500 individuals per production, advertising in our programs is a GREAT way to associate your company, brand, or product with high quality, professional, provocative theatre! And, our audiences are extremely loyal; they love us and what we do, and they are extremely motivated to support businesses that support Bag&Baggage. What more could you want? (Seriously, if you DO want more, you can always give us a call and chat with our marketing staff about how we can help!) For more info, contact Alec Lugo, Marketing Assistant, at 503 345 9590 or email@example.com.
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Yes, I know can buy them, but I am starting to think maybe you shouldn't. I've seen lots of recipes for these but nothing looked as promising until I found one a few months ago that I knew I had to make. So I promptly filed it away and forgot about it, until this week. Why did I wait so long? These granola bars are a snap to make and taste better than any prepackaged variety I've ever had. And flexible. You can modify the recipe to suit your tastes so long as you keep the balance of ingredients stable so they hold together. But even if they don't they will still be amazing.
I made some with lots of peanuts, unsweetened coconut, honey, raisins and puffed rice for snack time at pre-k this week. Yes, the kids liked them, but it was the teachers who informed me I was not allowed back into the classroom until I brought in the recipe. They kept all of the leftovers and told me that they kids were lucky they got any in the first place.
I think you'll like them too.
Thick, Chewy Granola Bars
King Arthur Flour as adapted by Deb Perlman
This is an extremely flexible recipe. When it comes to granola, what you're looking for is a basic proportion of chunky (nuts, dried fruit) to sticky (syrups, sugar, butter or oils) and from there, you can really go to town. The vanilla is optional. The cinnamon is optional. You can use no dried fruit or you can use all dried fruit in your 2 to 3 cup mix. You can toss in things like puffed rice cereal or flax seeds.
1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats
1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (use more for a sweetness akin to most purchased bars; use less for a mildly sweet bar)
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 cups dried fruits and nuts and or puffed grains (total of 10 to 15 ounces)*
1/3 cup peanut butter or another nut butter optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8″ x 8″ x 2″ pan in one direction with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan, or coat with a non-stick spray.
Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter or oil, liquid sweeteners and water. Toss the wet ingredients with the dry (and peanut butter, if you're using it) until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Spread in the prepared pan, pressing them in firmly to ensure they are molded to the shape of the pan. (A piece of plastic wrap can help with this, as you press down on the back of it.)
Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until they're brown around the edges — don't be afraid to get a little color on the tops too. They'll still seem soft and almost underbaked when you press into the center of the pan but do not worry, they'll set completely once completely cool.
Cool the bars in their pan completely on a cooling rack. (Alternately, after about 20 minutes you can use your parchment "sling" to lift and remove the bars, and place them in their paper on the rack to cool the rest of the way. This can speed the process up.)
Once cool, a serrated knife (or bench knife) to cut the bars into squares. [Updating to note, as many had crumbling issues:] If bars seem crumbly, chill the pan of them further in the fridge for 30 minutes which will fully set the "glue", then cut them cold. To store, wrap the bars individually in plastic or stack them in an airtight container. In humid weather, it's best to store bars in the refrigerator. They also freeze well.
*Suggestions: Dried cranberries, apricots, pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut, walnuts, sesame seeds, pepitas, drieda pples or even chocolate chips.


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Hello gang. As always, this week's mixtape is chalk full of my favorite discoveries from the past week. I hope you like it. I revamped the website a little so things should look a little nicer around here.
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Giorgio's Theme – Giorgio Moroder
Every Square Inch (with Qrion) – Ryan Hemsworth
Tunnels – Erin Fein & Ryne Estwing
T-Pain – Up Down (Stwo Remix) – T-Pain Stwo
Cookiness ( 813 remix ) – ASAP Rocky
Stunt 101 (Cookin Soul remix) – G-Unit
Got Game (Original Mix) – Robosonic & Mat.Joe
My Cool (Al Azif Remix ft. Dr. Alban) – Adam Tensta
Shoulda (Fabich & Ferdinand Weber Remix) – Jamie Woon
Crime (DYNOHUNTER Remix) – Mayer Hawthorne
Revolusion (UZ Remix) – Elliphant
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I+D ENERGÍAS develops integrated energy efficiency projects for public institutions and administrations as well as for any kind of industry and business of any size.
We put at your disposal a multidisciplinary and cohesive team of professionals such as installers, architects, engineers, designers, interior designers and administrative staff, perfectly trained to provide the best energy efficiency solutions.
Thanks to our experience in the sector we enjoy a great positioning and leadership in each of these areas.
Finally I+D ENERGÍAS offers a business line designed for both private investors and professional investment groups.
We advise technically in the achievement of the implementation of the ISO 50001 standard, integrating the energy management system in our clients.
This standard is developed at the request of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) which recognized the industry's need for an international standard as an effective response to climate change and the proliferation of energy management standards.
The main objective of the standard is to improve energy performance and energy efficiency on a continuous basis and to identify opportunities for reduction of the energy consumption. This systematic approach will help organizations to establish systems and processes.
The ISO 50001 certification has been modelled on the ISO 9001 standard, Quality Management Systems and the ISO 14001 standard on Environmental Management Systems.
One of the most prominent attributes of ISO 50001 is the requirement to "... improve the energy management system and resulting energy performance".
As part of the commitment to accompany the client in the efficiency path, the energy department of I+D ENERGÍAS carries out the installation for our clients. With the implantation of the Energy Management System the following objectives are pursued:
The analysis of invoices received optimizes the different parameters such as contract type, contracted power, reactive power, attendance costs, etc. Simulating bills monthly.
The search for the best energy offers allows us to enjoy the best prices, not only by finding the cheapest supplier but also performing an well-timed purchase.
Realization of monthly energy reports of analysis of consumption by different periods (weekly, monthly, ...), comparative between different periods, etc.
Processing of the various subsidies that are currently in place related to energy efficiency and energy.
Proposals for implementation of measures related to energy saving.
Specialized technical advice focused on investments and proposals of modification of the energy production.
I+D ENERGÍAS has a team of energy auditors that allows us to offer our clients the solutions that best suit their needs.
Energy audits were born with the crisis of the early 1970s, in an environment similar to the current one and characterized by continuous increases in energy prices.
A proper energy management has an immediate impact on the operating account of the client.
Energy costs, regardless the sector or activity of the installation, can be calculated and we will help you to do so.
Our energy audits, after a first inspection, rigorously and meticulously analyse the different energy flows in those places where the activity is carried out. Through numerous measurements, we seek to reduce energy consumption, while always maintaining the same standards of performance, comfort, health and safety, or improving them, when possible. At the end of the study, we identify and define a series of savings measures as well as an operation plan for each of them, accompanying the client in its implementation.
If necessary, I+D Energías might finance the necessary investments through an ESCO.
The solutions we offer not only have to be technically feasible but also have to be economically very profitable, establishing a short recovery period.
At I+D Energías we guarantee that the cost of carrying out the energy audit will always be lower than the savings obtained. In addition, we assist you in processing applications for the subsidies granted by the public administrations within your reach, if any.
Our vocation at I+D ENERGÍAS is to be involved with the client and with the solutions we offer, so in projects with a certain complexity we promote the implementation of an ESCO, as a way of financing.
The ESCO will assume what is called Performance Guarantee since it charges its services based on the efficiency obtained.
The implementation of the solutions is carried out by experts with a deep knowledge of the technologies, financing options and needs of the client.
In order to get a clearer idea, these are the differences between an ESCO and other investment financing options like renting or a 'turnkey' project.
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The installation of hardware in the fiscal controller allows to analyse consumptions and obtain guidelines of conduct, as well as to identify passive consumptions.
Establishment of alarms in order to inform the client, via message, of unwanted consumption, power outages, etc.
The concept of supervision and control of energy facilities has changed in recent years. Traditionally the priority was to ensure the comfort and correct operation of the installations. Nowadays energy facilities are also required to be more efficient.
I+D Energías, thanks to the experience acquired carrying out more than 70 installations, is aware of this shift and its consequences in the supervision, management and proper control of the installations. In fact, the decision to invest in the development of the EXEON tool was initially motivated by the necessity to improve the efficiency of our premises.
EXEON Supervision and Control Systems have proven over time to be a strong ally in order to obtain a continuous improvement of energy efficiency and savings in heat generation systems and electric generation facilities.
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The NRHSA Board of Directors has elected Charles Hirschberg, from Nassau Hobby Center in NY to complete the term of our previous president, Kevin Koch. Charlie is the co-owner of Nassau Hobby Center in NY along with his son Chris, the third generation of a 71 year old business started by his father Ralph. He has served both as Vice President and Chairman of NRHSA in the past. In addition he was president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and past president of East Rockaway Kiwanis.
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You will see big changes in your quality of life by making healthy additions to your nutrition healthier. There are a number of advice from nutrition professionals that professional dietitians use to make eating healthy an everyday occurrence.
Protein is a necessary part of your daily requirement you do not want to neglect. Proteins help build muscles and in maintaining healthy function of internal organs. They also assist your cell processes and cellular functions. Protein also helps your body the strength it needs to protect itself against disease. Some good sources of protein are meats, fish, tofu, poultry, legumes, grains, and milk products.
The stealth way of better is to sneak nutritious ingredients into your usual meals. This works particularly well if you or your children are picky eaters or dislike fruits and vegetables. This will cause everybody in your family to eat more nutritiously without them even knowing it.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables that are very brightly colored give you lots of health benefits without having lots of calories. Try to ensure that each meal you eat one piece of these fruits or vegetables with every meal. If the skins are edible, make sure to eat those too, because many nutrients are contained in the skin.
Try to eat a varied diet which includes lean meat, fish, lean meats, different types of fresh produce, and whole grains. Eating a variety of the vitamins and minerals that you need to be healthy. You can add Agmatine Sulfate nootropics in your diet, it is an anti-oxidant that helps in fighting away free radicals to a large extent. With regular use, you will be able to develop a durable body that is high in immunity.
Regularly consume foods that are abundant in calcium. A few examples of these kinds of foods are sardines, soy milk, nuts, cheese, milk, and green leafy vegetables. Calcium is needed in order to have bones and sturdy teeth. A deficiency of calcium can lead to osteoporosis, a disease that is characterized by thinning bone tissues and loss of bone density. This very painful and debilitating condition affects your bones.
Foods high in Vitamin B6 can help combat depression. This will help your serotonin levels, which means that you are less likely to experience depression. Asparagus, chicken breast, and chicken breast are good examples of foods rich in vitamin B6.
For proper nutrition, you must make sure that your meals are balanced. The body needs a lot of essential nutrients to function properly: minerals, amino acids, amino acids, and essential amino acids. While such nutrients are available in supplements, it's better to get them from food.
A great nutrition tip is to stay away from junk food that isn't beneficial to you. This will include food that is oily or fried, processed foods, or even high in simple carbohydrates such as starch, sugar or flour.
When you cook, the best ways to cook meat for a health diet are roasting, broiling, broiling and grilling. If you need butter to prepare your foods, try using a butter-flavored cooking spray in its place. Strain any beef you cook and rinse it off with hot water when browning beef. This can remove much of extra fat.
Reduce your overall alcohol consumption and get plenty of sleep. These factors can actually make your body and increase your face oils. Larger pores allow more dirty infections and can cause infection. Get at least seven hours of sleep and consume no more than one drink per day.
Don't assume that taking tons of vitamin supplements makes you healthier. Supplements are merely what you add to an already healthy. It's best to keep your vitamin intake to one every day and concentrate on eating healthier foods rather than relying on a supplement.
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Some people view credit cards suspiciously, as if these pieces of plastic can magically destroy their finances without their consent. The truth is, however, credit cards are only dangerous if you don't know how to use them properly. Read on to learn how to protect your credit if you are using credit cards.
Be wary of late payment charges. Many of the credit companies out there now charge high fees for making late payments. Most of them will also increase your interest rate to the highest legal interest rate. Before you choose a credit card company, be sure that you are fully aware of their policy regarding late payments.
If you are in the market for a secured credit card, it is very important that you pay close attention to the fees that are associated with the account, as well as, whether they report to the major credit bureaus. If they do not report, then it is no use having that specific card.
Make the minimum monthly payment in the very least on all of your credit cards. Not making the minimum payment on time can cost you a great deal of money over time. It can also cause harm to your credit rating. To protect both your expenses, and your credit rating be sure to make minimum payments on time each month.
If you are having any financial problems, make sure that you alert your credit card provider as soon as possible. If you're going to miss a payment, the credit card company may agree to adjust your payment plan. This might prevent them reporting late payments to reporting agencies.
Only take cash advances from your credit card when you absolutely have to. The finance charges for cash advances are very high, and very difficult to pay off. Only use them for situations in which you have no other option. But you must truly feel that you will be able to make considerable payments on your credit card, soon after.
If you have a credit card account and do not want it to be shut down, make sure to use it. Credit card companies are closing credit card accounts for non-usage at an increasing rate. This is because they view those accounts to be lacking in profit, and therefore, not worth retaining. If you don't want your account to be closed, use it for small purchases, at least once every three months.
If you are going to make purchases over the Internet you need to make all of them with the same credit card. You do not want to use all of your cards to make online purchases because that will increase the chances of you becoming a victim of credit card fraud.
Only spend what you could afford to pay for in cash. The benefit of using a card rather than cash, or a debit card, is that it establishes credit, which you will need to get a loan in the future. By only spending what you can afford to pay for in cash, you will never get into debt that you can't get out of.
The credit card that you use to make purchases is very important and you should try to use one that has a very small limit. This is good because it will limit the amount of funds that a thief will have access to.
Never apply for more credit cards than you actually need. It's true that you need a few credit cards to help build your credit, but there is a point at which the amount of credit cards you have is actually detrimental to your credit score. Be mindful to find that happy medium.
Make sure your balance is manageable. If you charge more without paying off your balance, you risk getting into major debt. Interest makes your balance grow, which can make it difficult to get it caught up. Just paying your minimum due means you will be paying off the cards for many months or years, depending on your balance.
As you can see, credit cards don't have any special power to harm your finances, and in fact, using them appropriately can help your credit score. After reading this article, you should have a better idea of how to use credit cards appropriately. If you need a refresher, reread this article to remind yourself of the good credit card habits that you want to develop.
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ANACEFC exists to serve the Chinese Evangelical Free Churches in North America, in partnership with EFCA and EFCC to grow healthy Chinese churches. The Board of Directors consists of members from various Evangelical Free Churches across North America.
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Description: For thirteen years, Ben Tomlin was an only child. But all that changes when his mother brings home his new "baby brother" Zan-- an eight-day-old chimpanzee. Ben's father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family to pursue his latest research project: a high-profile experiment to determine whether chimpanzees can acquire advanced language skills. Ben's parents tell him to treat Zan like a little brother. Ben reluctantly agrees. At least now he's not the only one his father's going to scrutinize.
It isn't long before Ben is Zan's favorite, and Ben starts to see Zan as more than just an experiment. His father disagrees. To him, Zan is only a specimen, no more, no less. And this is going to have consequences. Soon Ben is forced to make a critical choice between what he is told to believe and what he knows to be true-- between obeying his father or protecting his brother from an unimaginable fate.
Review: To be honest, I grabbed this book for its cover; I didn't realize it was about a chimp and thought it was hilarious (who doesn't think about their little brothers this way?) The very literal cover translated to the tone of the book...if you're looking for a lot of laughs, you'd best look elsewhere. What you will get with this book, however, is a lot of soul and some really solid storytelling. The relationship between Ben, his mom and dad, and Zan is pretty remarkable. You see all of them grow and change and learn to understand each other a little more (there's also a good deal of teenage angst thrown in, too). Fair warning, it's a pretty sad read...not all the time, but Oppel doesn't shy away from the cruel world of animal experimentation. I found myself questioning my own opinions and asking what really separates humans from animals. Oppel gives you a lot to think about with this book, and no easy answers.
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State Issue 4 would stop party hacks from fixing voting districts to grab offices and will force politicians to compete for our votes, rather than just rigging districts in their own best interests.
In today's WaPo (hat tip Hypo Speaking), Michael McDonald refutes the October 29th Rosenbaum Op-Ed, pointing out a quote taken out of context. The money quote, though is this:
No other advanced democracy permits legislators to draw districts, so the mischief we have seen with U.S. redistricting does not happen elsewhere. The Post should continue supporting redistricting reform to create a democracy that better serves its citizens.
Yes on 2-5.
Why RON is so important. Case 2.
Update: When I find my notes I will expand upon a conversation I had with AIRC Chairman Steve Lynn and he basically confirmed what McDonald said in his refutation of the Rosebaum Op-Ed.
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McDonald was not pointing out a quote taken out of context. He had/has no way of doing this, since the quote is from a personal interview, the transcript of which was pre-cleared with the commission chair prior to publication of my piece.
Thanks for the reply. I've emailed the commission to get the exact context of the statement cleared up by Steve. Will post when/if he replies.
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